Biography

Thongkhosiem Haokip started his career with the Pune FC youth academy where he became the first academy player to net a hat-trick in an under-20 match. Haokip went on to play for Pune FC and became only the second player from the Pune academy to score a goal for the senior team. Haokip also played his part in Pune FC’s AFC Cup campaign in 2014. Haokip stole the show with a hat-trick inside 15 minutes against Shillong Lajong on 29th January 2015.

He has also played for the India under-23 team. Haokip became the youngest Indian player to net a hat-trick last season in the Hero Indian Super League. He scored four times for FC Goa last year and will looking to improve on his tally with Kerala Blasters FC in Hero ISL 2016.

Career highlights

Scored the first hat-trick of I-League 2014-15 season.

Completed his hat-trick against Shillong Lajong within first 15 minutes.